12 Pet Safe Tips of Christmas

HAPPY PET GUIDE FESTIVE EDITION НO! НО! НО! 12 PET SAFE TIPS FOR XMAS Fallen Xmas Tree Needles Clean up Christmas tree needles 12 regularly as they can be sharp and easily get stuck in your pet's paws or throat. Tinsel & Ribbon = Not for Noms %3D 11 Pets are notorious for consuming tinsel and ribbon which can become stuck in the intestine and cause serious illness. Havin' a Bauble 10 Baubles are often seen as potential 85% play things; try to use unbreakable decorations and nothing too small. of pet owners buy their pet a Christmas present! Mean & Green 9 Some cats like to eat houseplants, however several festive plants are poisonous including holly, mistletoe, Lilies, poinsettia and amaryllis. Chocolate - Humans Only! XMAS DINNER 8 Chocolate is toxic to almost all animals as it contains a substance called theobromine - the higher the cocoa Avoid giving your pet human food at christmas. Check online for hundreds of free pet friendly recipes. content, the more toxic the chocolate. Lights Out! Protect electric cords and flashing tree lights so your pet can't chew them and REMEMBER THE 6 'F's FUNKY FESTIVE FUN FOR FURRY FRIENDS electrocute themselves. The Furry Lumberjack Make sure your tree is well anchored so your pet can't pull it over. Boom Shake the Room Remember loud noises such as fireworks, Christmas crackers, poppers, balloons, and champagne bottles could panic Christmas can be a very overwhelming time for animals and a house full your pet. of family members can be quite intimidating. It's a Wrap! Here are a few suggestions for how you can put you pet at ease so that they can enjoy the day aswell. Remove your Christmas wrapping paper from the floor to avoid your pet chewing or swallowing it. 1) Hide & Seek with their new toys Involve family members to help your companion feel at ease in their Safe Presents 3 Buy your pet's Christmas presents fro a reputable pet shop or veterinary clinic and be aware your pet doesn't ingest any children's toys. company 2) A Nice Long Walk If you own a dog, find somewhere with lots of Buckle Up 2 greenery and space to run around. It's a real treat for an energetic dog and it may help them to settle down Make sure you travel with your pets safely if you are taking them with you to celebrate the festive season. during the busy periods of the day. No Surprises Finally, please remember a pet is for life, 3) Special Time Make time during the day to simply spend time with you pet, a cuddle goes a long way NEVER GIVE PETS AS SURPRISE CHRISTMAS PRESENTS! * ABOVE ALL ELSE, BE S AFE & ENJOY YOURSELVES * MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM EVERYONE AT ANIMAL FRIENDS animal WWW.ANIMALFRIENDS.CO.UK Friends feel Good Insurance 41